Dorgó Vineyard Édes Szamorodni Tokaji
WHY WE LOVE IT
- A prime example of high-quality Aszú wines, made from carefully selected, ultra-concentrated shriveled berries, resulting in exceptional depth of flavor and richness.
- This wine will become more complex and richer over the next 10-15 years.
- Dorgó is the iconic vineyard of the Tokaj wine region.
- Disznókő is among the three most excellent aszú-producing areas of the region.
- Furmint is a notable white grape from Hungary which is known for its acidity and flavors like green apple and honey, integral to Tokaji’s sweet wines.
Varietal: 80% Furmint, 20% Zéta
Elaboration: Careful selection of entirely botrytised clusters or part of clusters from the western Dorgó slope of Disznókő vineyard. All the clusters were destemmed, followed by a short skin contact before pressing. The fermentation took place in stainless steel vats. The wine was aged for 12 months in the traditional underground cellar of Tokaj, in oak barrels of two-three wines, with a capacity of 225 litres.
Tasting Notes: Light yellow color. The nose reveals spicy and fruity aromas, such as peach and mango, followed by notes of vanilla and honey. The palate is rich, mouth-filling, balanced, and structured with some tannins in the finish.
PRESS
2018 – 92 James Suckling
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Dorgó is a historic cru vineyard that sits within Domaine Disznókö, the Tokaji region’s iconic, defining, style-creating winery. Grapes from this high-elevation, volcanic plot have a distinctive volcanic character that is easily identifiable in blind tastings, and this led a group of London-based Michelin-starred Master Sommeliers to commission Domaine Disznókö to create a separate “brand,” called Dorgó based on this specific portion of the greater Disznókö estate.
The Dorgó range is made up of Dry Furmint, Tokaji Late Harvest, Tokaji Édes Szamorodni, and three levels of Tokaji Aszú including the most remarkable current example of Eszencia produced in the region. Same as Chateau Pichon Baron, Dorgó is owned and operated by AXA Millesimes under the guidance of Christian Seely.